CHICAGO, July 5 (UPI) -- Francisco Liriano allowed two runs on four hits in a complete-game victory Friday in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Liriano (8-3) struck out seven and walked four in his second complete game in nine Major League seasons, helping the Pirates to their 11th win in 13 games.
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Starling Marte had three hits and scored twice for Pittsburgh.
Cubs' starter Jeff Samardzija (5-8) allowed five runs on nine hits and five walks in six innings in picking up his first loss since June 8.
Scott Hairston accounted for both Chicago runs with a two-run home run.
Chicago has lost three of its last four.
